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Dietary Flavonoid Intake and Incident Coronary Heart Disease: The REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study
A decline in coronary heart disease risk is associated with frequent consumption of flavonoid from food sources. This study investigated the hypothesis that regular ingestion of flavonoid-rich foods may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD)....
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/dietary-flavonoid-intake-and-incident-coronary-heart-disease-the-reasons-for-geographic-and-racial-differences-in-stroke-regards-study -
The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook: Over 125 Delicious, Life-Changing, Plant-Based Recipes
The long-awaited cookbook companion to the revolutionary New York Times bestseller Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. "I hope you'll treat yourself to one of these recipes and just open that door. I guarantee you won't close it!" —Samuel L. Jackson...
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Meat consumption and risk of ischemic heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sticking to a high red meat diet may raise an individual's odds of having ischemic heart disease (IHD). This study conducted a meta-analysis on data drawn out from 13 studies that looked at the effect of high dietary ingestion of red meat on the risk...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/red-meat/meat-consumption-and-risk-of-ischemic-heart-disease-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis -
Coffee consumption and death from coronary heart disease in middle aged Norwegian men and women.
Consistent consumption of coffee is associated with high coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality risk. This study examined the association between habitual consumption of coffee and the likelihood of dying from coronary heart disease (CHD). Researchers...
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A review on studies of smoking and coronary heart disease in China and Hong Kong.
Cigarette smokers may be more liable to develop coronary heart disease (CHD). This meta-analysis examined the impact of smoking on the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in Chinese populations. Researchers compiled data from 42 eligible...
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Is Olive Oil Really "Heart Healthy?"
omega-3's have long been touted for being "heart healthy." But if olive oil ready did protect our hearts from heart disease, then why do one out of every three Americans die from it? Perhaps it doesn't really protect our hearts after all....
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Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health
The Plant-Based Way to Health What if one simple change could save you from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? For decades, that question has fascinated a small circle of impassioned doctors and researchers, and now their life-changing research is...
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Super Bowl Food/Stress Can Trigger Heart Attacks
According to two studies published in 2008 and 2011, intense emotional strain, excitement, and distress experienced during viewing dramatic athletic games such as the Super Bowl can trigger a cardiovascular event. A study published in the 2008 New...
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Fruit and vegetable intake and risk of CHD: results from prospective cohort studies of Chinese adults in Shanghai
Sticking to a high fruit and vegetable diet may reduce a woman's susceptibility to coronary heart disease (CHD). This research work examined if there is a connection between frequent intake of fruits and vegetables and decreased risk of coronary heart...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/fruits/fruit-and-vegetable-intake-and-risk-of-chd-results-from-prospective-cohort-studies-of-chinese-adults-in-shanghai -
Electronic Cigarette Use Is Associated With a Higher Risk of Stroke.
The use of e-cigarettes may trigger the onset of stroke, heart attack, and coronary heart disease. The aim of this study was to determine the role e-cigarettes play in the development of stroke, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and coronary heart...
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Endothelial Cells to the Rescue!
If you're familiar with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., world famous and renowned author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease , then you're familiar with the term "edothelial cells" and the role these cells play in the prevention of heart disease. The...
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Vegetable intake is associated with lower Frammingham risk scores in Korean men: Korea National Health and Nutrition Survey 2007-2009
Men who want to minimize their risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) should create more room for vegetables in their diet. The Framingham Risk Scoring System predicts an individual's chances of acquiring coronary heart disease (CHD). This study looked...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/vegetable-intake-is-associated-with-lower-frammingham-risk-scores-in-korean-men-korea-national-health-and-nutrition-survey-2007-2009 -
Coronary heart disease and stroke disease burden attributable to fruit and vegetable intake in Japan: projected DALYS to 2060
in fruits and vegetables may be beneficial for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). This study aimed to predict the impact of high fruit and vegetable diets on the burden of stroke and coronary...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/coronary-heart-disease-and-stroke-disease-burden-attributable-to-fruit-and-vegetable-intake-in-japan-projected-dalys-to-2060 -
Statin Drugs and Cholesterol Reduction
Heart disease has become our nation's number one killer, with coronary heart disease being the most common type of heart disease, causing more than 385,000 deaths per year. This results in a heart attack occurring within every 30-40 seconds. Having a...
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Red Meat Linked to Heart Disease
to the well known fact that saturated animal fats significantly increase the risk factors associated with developing heart disease. The compound that was discovered in red meat is called...
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Desirable Cholesterol Numbers
Unfortunately, most physicians today still consider a " normal cholesterol " level to be under 200 mg/dl. The average American's cholesterol is 210-220. However, Dr. John Mcdougall points out, "This level predicts a 50% chance of premature death from...
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Coffee consumption and coronary heart disease: a mini-review.
The odds of avoiding coronary heart disease may be stacked against coffee lovers. This study looked at the effect of fondness for coffee on the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Researchers sifted through data from 56 studies published between...
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The nutritional and health benefits of pulses in relation to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Eating large quantities of pulses may lower the cancer, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease risk. This research work was carried out to determine the correlation between the consumption of pulse, such as pea, lentil, chickenpea, dry bean, and faba...
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Sugar's Relation to Heart Disease
recently heard a lecture by Dr. Esselstyn on reversing heart disease. One of the food recommendation he made was to avoid sugar. I don't use table sugar or brown sugar anymore. I try to use whole fruit for sweeteners. But I am interested in having more...
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Association between diet and cancer, ischemic, heart disease, and all-cause mortality in non-Hispanic white California Seventh-day Adventists.
than non-vegetarians. This study evaluated the relationship between dietary patterns and the risk of cancer, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and total mortality. Researchers examined the lifestyle and diets of 34,192 members of several Seventh-day...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetarian/association-between-diet-and-cancer-ischemic-heart-disease-and-all-cause-mortality-in-non-hispanic-white-california-seventh-day-adventists
